Thief of Always-20.00
by Clive Barker
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1993
A lonely boy is lured to a strange town by a mysterious figure, only to discover its dark secrets and the price of wishes.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentImplied dark themes and unsettling situations are present.
Some disturbing and violent imagery is described.
Mild to moderate profanity may be present.
Occasional mild blasphemous language may appear.
Themes of despair and dark desires are present.
The story touches on themes of loss and existential dread.
The book contains significant horror elements and scary scenes.
The story features dark magic and supernatural entities.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The worldview is dark and emphasizes temptation and consequence.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some courage in facing the town's darkness.
Christian faith is not a theme in this story.
The concept of love is twisted and corrupted in the town.
The story focuses more on consequences than grace or repentance.
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